Driving a 911 thru a winter snow storm
#16
I love doing that in my C2S - last winter did the same kind of thing on our long country driveway (at least it's paved, which helps) and had a blast.
Thanks for the great shots - you've got me excited for our first real accumulation here!! And I switched from the Sottozerros to the Michelin Alpines this year, so I am happy to hear your having fun with them in the snow!
Will try to post same when we get a good storm...
Thanks for the great shots - you've got me excited for our first real accumulation here!! And I switched from the Sottozerros to the Michelin Alpines this year, so I am happy to hear your having fun with them in the snow!
Will try to post same when we get a good storm...
100%
911 snow plows unite!
Pics of rear snow plow!
#18
Wow !!! I haven't seen snow in 30 years . Seen the cold .. but no snow.
Nice photos -- it's actually quite a beautiful sight to see fresh falling and i'm not sure how happy I would be driving my Porsche in it . Even if you can handle the driving what about the other cars on the road ?
Nice photos -- it's actually quite a beautiful sight to see fresh falling and i'm not sure how happy I would be driving my Porsche in it . Even if you can handle the driving what about the other cars on the road ?
#19
I also have an '06 C4, & had a similar experience driving home to Seattle from Texas where I picked it up. Two blizzards in Wyoming were tense, but managable until the the roads were closed. Then we just holed up @ "Little America" until they were reopened. An amazing car.
#21
We drove our NSX in one of the rare snowstorms here in the high desert. Despite the Summer Michelins, the only serious problem was the people manuevering on the freeway to take pictures of an exotic covered in snow.
The ability to excel in all conditions is one of my criteria for a 'serious' car, as opposed to a primadonna, however pretty it may be.
I remember reading that the later generation air-cooled 911's had no side scoops like the NSX and the turbos because they relied on NASA ducts in the underbody streamlining panel. (Not the correct word, but I'm tired.) I suppose the rear deck intakes would be enough air flow for normal power levels? If the snow plugged the underbody ducts I mean?
#24
Quick update:
Don't let snow in wheels turn into ice, it really throws off the balance of your wheels
Stood around for 10 minutes at the gas station chipping away at the ice on the car, got funny looks
Don't let snow in wheels turn into ice, it really throws off the balance of your wheels
Stood around for 10 minutes at the gas station chipping away at the ice on the car, got funny looks
#26
Are there any engine cooling/overheating issues with the snow packing into the front air intake areas? Or do you get enough other air flow and low outside air temp. to overcome the blockage?
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#28
Interesting... is this a US car w/ US front license plate in the Alps?
#29
Yes, I moved. This was just on arrival.
Anybody having experience with Porsche ski rack whistle please? Any solution, besides buying another one?
Anybody having experience with Porsche ski rack whistle please? Any solution, besides buying another one?
Last edited by philcr2800; 12-11-2009 at 04:13 PM.